Svalbard Adventure

Experience the majesty of the Arctic during this unforgettable 9-day trip aboard the M/S Stockholm. The atmosphere, the curiosity on board, the classic interior, and the delicious food are elements that make this trip unique. The midnight sun reigns supreme, the bird colonies are teeming with life, and the mountain ranges are beautifully covered with glittering snow. The ice still keeps the islands in its grip and you can admire the ever-changing ice formations. Explore everything Svalbard's fantastic coastlines have to offer, including fortresses of ice, towering fjords, bustling bird life, and beautiful snow-capped mountain peaks.

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Day 1 Embark in Longyearbyen

Day 2-8 Svalbard

Start your adventure in Svalbard by exploring Longyearbyen. In the afternoon, embark the expedition ship M/S Stockholm and sail out through Isfjorden.

You are now in a part of the world where the cruise is totally dependent on the ice and weather conditions. The exact itinerary depends on these factors and on the wildlife you encounter. The goal is to make landings or cruises every day with the Zodiacs. Here are some examples of places you may visit:

Prins Karls Forland
This narrow strip of land is covered by a magnificent and snow-covered mountain chain. The island is also home to many seabirds and harbour seals.

Virgohamna, Danskøya
Two of the most courageous attempts to reach the North Pole started on the island of Danskøya. Swedish balloonist Andrée made an attempt with a hydrogen balloon and American journalist Wellman started with an airship. There are still interesting remnants from these expeditions left on this site.

Fantastic fjords
Svalbard offers the visitor countless spectacular fjords. During your journey explore a few of them, such as Liefdefjorden, meaning “The fjord of love”, lined with snow-covered mountain peaks. Here, the hope is to cruise along the face of the spectacular Monaco Glacier. Many common eiders and pink-footed geese nest in the area and if you're lucky, you can see the rare king eider. In Krossfjorden, revel in the beautifully sculptured front of the 14th of July Glacier and the raucous greeting of the large number of kittiwakes and Brünnich’s guillemots nesting on the nearby cliffs. Raudfjorden is an area of immense natural beauty dominated by beautiful glaciers. It is also a favorite spot for seals, and the bird cliffs are bursting with activity. The scientific village of Ny Ålesund is situated in Kongsfjorden. It was from here that Amundsen and Nobile started their heroic expeditions to the North Pole.

North Spitsbergen & Hinlopen Strait
North of Spitsbergen you might meet the edge of the pack ice. Not many ships venture here and you can marvel at the silence and grandeur of this icy landscape. Chances of meeting polar bears increase as you sail along the ice floes. If the ice allows, enter Hinlopen Strait. Here is Alkefjellet, an impressive, basaltic cliff, which is the home to an estimated 200,000 Brünnich’s guillemots. You may also continue into the beautiful bay of Palanderbukta on Nordaustlandet.

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$8,990

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Twin Cabin

All six cabins are outside facing and feature twin beds with upper and lower berths. Cabins offer en-suite facilities.

Notes

Please note: Your exact route will depend on ice, weather conditions and wildlife. The places mentioned above are just examples of some of the many sites Svalbard has to offer. Your crew will always strive to maximize your experience, but remember that flexibility is the key to a successful expedition!

Rate includes:

7 nights on board M/S Stockholm

1 night in a hotel in Longyearbyen

All meals on board

All beverages

1 Expedition Leader and 1 guide

Guiding ashore and talks on board

All excursions and activities

The customary gratuity to the ship’s crew

Comprehensive information material before the expedition

An illustrated post-expedition log

Not included:

Flight to/from Longyearbyen

Travel and cancellation insurance

Fuel Surcharge Policy:
The Stockholm reserves the right to change prices due to exceptional changes in costs for transports, fuel prices, taxes, fees or any other unforeseen cost incurred. The expedition price is based on a fuel price of USD $110 per barrel. 30 days prior to date of final payment an assessment of the fuel price will be performed, and a possible surcharge will be invoiced in conjunction with this.

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